These spice cookies are one of the hallmarks of Autumn, combining many of the signature flavors of Thanksgiving. These cookies go excellent with a cup of tea. Simple and yet elegant.
1 box Spice cake mix
1 egg
1 ½ cup buttermilk
½ softened butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups flour
zest of 1 lemon
zest of ½ orange
1 teaspoon Rum Extract
1 teaspoon vanilla Extract
½ cup applesauce
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl - cake mix, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and flour
Combine all wet ingredients in smaller bowl - egg, buttermilk, Vanilla Extract, Rum Extract, applesauce butter, lemon zest and orange zest and beat with hand mixer
Combine smaller bowl with dry ingredients and beat with hand mixer
Drop on non-stick baking sheets and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
Let cookies cool - then prepare glaze
Glaze
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Heat butter until melted
Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla
Stir in water a little at a time - stir until smooth consistency
Dip one side of cookies into glaze and place on tray to cool
So Simple - So Good!
Enjoy!
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